dandles
The word “dandles” has 2 syllables: dan-dles.
It's pronounced as /ˈdændəlz/.
What is synonym and antonym for dandles?
In the thesaurus, “dandles” has 4 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dandles along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dandles
- babies
- indulges
- nurses
- spoils
Antonyms for dandles
- abuses
- controls
- disciplines
- maltreats
- mishandles
- mistreats
- misuses
- restrains
Meanings of dandles
- verb
- To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
- To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.
- To play with; to put off or delay by trifles; to wheedle.
Example Sentences
- She dandles her little brother affectionately.
- The nanny gently dandles the baby to calm her down.
- In the park, mothers often dandles their infants in the sunshine.
- The grandmother lovingly dandles her grandchild in her arms.
- He softly dandles the kitten, trying to comfort it.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandles, such as: abuses, babies, controls, disciplines, indulges, maltreats, mishandles.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.